San Fran Letter to Bowne (August 20, 1890)

Young Men’s Christian Association, Buildings and Business Offices, 232 Sutter St. San Francisco, California. August 26th.,1890. Mr. J.T. Bowne, Springfield, Mass. My dear Friend:- Yours of Aug. 20th., at hand, regarding the Japanese, S.S. Ishikawa. All I know of him is most decidedly in his favor. His friends here speak in the highest terms of him. Erskine Uhl wrote me about him some months ago, and on the strength of recommendations or friends (?) with him, however, has been very limited. Regarding your question if there is any one here who would be willing to help him financially, I am wholly unable to state. There are so many Japanese schools, and so many ways in which they can help these young men in San Francisco, I am afraid you would find some difficulty in getting them to contribute for their benefit outside of this city. I will bear this matter in mind and will try to advise you late, regarding his finances. Libby, I know very well, and like him very much. I believe he has many qualifications for a Secretary, which no doubt are brought out under your able instruction. The other man, Van Lenden I do not know. With best wishes for all your continued success, I am, Cordially yours, ?

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Young Men’s Christian Association, Buildings and Business Offices, 232 Sutter St. San Francisco, California. August 26th.,1890. Mr. J.T. Bowne, Springfield, Mass. My dear Friend:- Yours of Aug. 20th., at hand, regarding the Japanese, S.S. Ishikawa. All I know of him is most decidedly in his favor. His friends here speak in the highest terms of him. Erskine Uhl wrote me about him some months ago, and on the strength of recommendations or friends (?) with him, however, has been very limited. Regarding your question if there is any one here who would be willing to help him financially, I am wholly unable to state. There are so many Japanese schools, and so many ways in which they can help these young men in San Francisco, I am afraid you would find some difficulty in getting them to contribute for their benefit outside of this city. I will bear this matter in mind and will try to advise you late, regarding his finances. Libby, I know very well, and like him very much. I believe he has many qualifications for a Secretary, which no doubt are brought out under your able instruction. The other man, Van Lenden I do not know. With best wishes for all your continued success, I am, Cordially yours, ?

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